Aaron Kromer, is leaving Sean McVay’s Rams staff
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When Wade Phillips was brought in he was able to choose a lot of the coaches he wanted. Since Wade is gone McVay probably is willing to let some of his choices go. Plus when Staley, who was more than happy to sign on as DC, was offered a head coaching job, it only made sense that he accepted. Otherwise we’d still have Staley. For many of the defensive coaches they may not have wished to cha to anther system so soon which is why some might’ve chose to follow Staley. But our new DC can bring in his choices.
There has been a lot of complaining here that Kromer wasn’t developing talent like he should, now he’s gone. It could be the blocking scheme they’ll use isn’t something Kromer was comfortable with. Or maybe McVay had decided to go in a different direction and gave Kromer the dignity of leaving on his own. I just hope this isn’t a health issue involved.
As noted before, many coaches left because they were offered a higher level coaching job, with some being offered head coaching jobs. So I don’t think there’s a reason to panic. The only coach that left that I might blame McVay for was Fassel.
There has been a lot of complaining here that Kromer wasn’t developing talent like he should, now he’s gone. It could be the blocking scheme they’ll use isn’t something Kromer was comfortable with. Or maybe McVay had decided to go in a different direction and gave Kromer the dignity of leaving on his own. I just hope this isn’t a health issue involved.
As noted before, many coaches left because they were offered a higher level coaching job, with some being offered head coaching jobs. So I don’t think there’s a reason to panic. The only coach that left that I might blame McVay for was Fassel.
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He just interviewed the Giants backup OL coach who was a former Center interestingly enough. Here's his bio from the Giants site:
Ben Wilkerson is in his sixth season as an NFL coach and third as the Giants' assistant offensive line coach.
In 2019, Wilkerson worked with an offense line that benefited from consistency and continuity. Left tackle Nate Solder and left guard Will Hernandez started all 16 games and center Jon Halapio and right guard Kevin Zeitler each started 15 games. The line helped Daniel Jones have the most productive season by a rookie quarterback in Giants history. Jones set franchise rookie records with 459 passes, 284 completions, 3,027 yards and 24 touchdown passes. That final figure led all rookie quarterbacks in 2019 and were the fourth-most by a rookie in a single season in NFL history. Only Baker Mayfield (27 in 2018), Peyton Manning (26 in 1998) and Russell Wilson (26 in 2012) had more.
The offensive line was also pivotal in helping Saquon Barkley rush for 1,003 yards in 13 games to become the first player in Giants history to rush for at least 1,000 yards in each of his first two seasons.
In Wilkerson's first year with the team in 2018, the offensive line overcame injuries and effectively blended veterans and young players into a cohesive unit that helped Barkley break numerous records and win the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award and Eli Manning complete 66.0 percent of his passes, the highest rate of his 15-season career.
The Giants utilized five different starting offensive line combinations in 2018, when Solder and Hernandez were the only linemen to start all 16 games. Hernandez was the Giants' first rookie offensive lineman to start every game since right tackle Justin Pugh in 2013.
Despite playing behind a group of players that frequently changed, Barkley led the NFL with 2,028 yards from scrimmage and rushed for a Giants rookie-record 1,307 yards. Eli Manning threw 21 touchdown passes against just 11 interceptions, his lowest total in 10 years.
Prior to joining the Giants, Wilkerson spent three seasons as the Chicago Bears' assistant offensive line coach.
Wilkerson helped coach an offensive line that paved the way for Jordan Howard to rush for 2,435 yards and 15 touchdowns in the 2016-17 seasons. In 2017, the Bears ranked 11th in the NFL with a 4.2-yard average per carry.
In 2016, Howard gained 1,313 yards on the ground, the second-highest total in the NFL that season, and the most by a Bears rookie in franchise history. The Bears offense also ranked third
in club single-season history in gross passing yards (4,139) and net passing yards (3,969),
and second in passing first downs (212). In his second season, the Bears also saw improvement
in yards per game (356.5), yards per play (5.9), rushing yards per play (4.57), passing
yards per game (248.1) and sacks per pass attempt (5.01).
Prior to joining the Bears' coaching staff, Wilkerson had five years coaching experience at
the collegiate and high school levels, as well as three years playing in the NFL.
In 2014, he taught physical education and was an assistant football and track coach for North Shore Senior High School in Houston.
Before his time at North Shore High, Wilkerson spent two seasons as the offensive line coach at Grambling State University (2012-13). He coached with the Pittsburgh Steelers during their 2012 training camp as a part of the Bill Walsh Minority Internship program.
Wilkerson began his coaching career at his alma mater, Louisiana State University, as an offensive graduate assistant in 2010, and then as an offensive administrative intern in 2011.
The Port Arthur, Texas native played in 32 games over three NFL seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals (2006) and Atlanta Falcons (2007-08) after entering the league as an undrafted free agent with the Bengals in 2005. He was also with the Florida Tuskers of the UFL (2009) before beginning his coaching career.
Wilkerson started 41 games at center for LSU over the course of four seasons (2001-04), as the Tigers compiled a 33-8 record during his career. As a senior, he was a co-recipient of the Rimington Trophy, awarded to the top center in college football. During his junior season, the Tigers captured the BCS National Championship as Wilkerson started all 14 games and was one of six finalists for the Rimington Trophy.
Wilkerson and his wife, Angi, have four children: daughters Brianna, Isabella and Jordan, and a son, Benjamin II.
WILKERSON AT A GLANCE
2010 Louisiana State University - graduate assistant
2011 Louisiana State University - offensive administrative assistant
2012-13 Grambling State University - offensive line
2015-17 Chicago Bears - assistant offensive line
2018-20 New York Giants - assistant offensive line
Ben Wilkerson is in his sixth season as an NFL coach and third as the Giants' assistant offensive line coach.
In 2019, Wilkerson worked with an offense line that benefited from consistency and continuity. Left tackle Nate Solder and left guard Will Hernandez started all 16 games and center Jon Halapio and right guard Kevin Zeitler each started 15 games. The line helped Daniel Jones have the most productive season by a rookie quarterback in Giants history. Jones set franchise rookie records with 459 passes, 284 completions, 3,027 yards and 24 touchdown passes. That final figure led all rookie quarterbacks in 2019 and were the fourth-most by a rookie in a single season in NFL history. Only Baker Mayfield (27 in 2018), Peyton Manning (26 in 1998) and Russell Wilson (26 in 2012) had more.
The offensive line was also pivotal in helping Saquon Barkley rush for 1,003 yards in 13 games to become the first player in Giants history to rush for at least 1,000 yards in each of his first two seasons.
In Wilkerson's first year with the team in 2018, the offensive line overcame injuries and effectively blended veterans and young players into a cohesive unit that helped Barkley break numerous records and win the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award and Eli Manning complete 66.0 percent of his passes, the highest rate of his 15-season career.
The Giants utilized five different starting offensive line combinations in 2018, when Solder and Hernandez were the only linemen to start all 16 games. Hernandez was the Giants' first rookie offensive lineman to start every game since right tackle Justin Pugh in 2013.
Despite playing behind a group of players that frequently changed, Barkley led the NFL with 2,028 yards from scrimmage and rushed for a Giants rookie-record 1,307 yards. Eli Manning threw 21 touchdown passes against just 11 interceptions, his lowest total in 10 years.
Prior to joining the Giants, Wilkerson spent three seasons as the Chicago Bears' assistant offensive line coach.
Wilkerson helped coach an offensive line that paved the way for Jordan Howard to rush for 2,435 yards and 15 touchdowns in the 2016-17 seasons. In 2017, the Bears ranked 11th in the NFL with a 4.2-yard average per carry.
In 2016, Howard gained 1,313 yards on the ground, the second-highest total in the NFL that season, and the most by a Bears rookie in franchise history. The Bears offense also ranked third
in club single-season history in gross passing yards (4,139) and net passing yards (3,969),
and second in passing first downs (212). In his second season, the Bears also saw improvement
in yards per game (356.5), yards per play (5.9), rushing yards per play (4.57), passing
yards per game (248.1) and sacks per pass attempt (5.01).
Prior to joining the Bears' coaching staff, Wilkerson had five years coaching experience at
the collegiate and high school levels, as well as three years playing in the NFL.
In 2014, he taught physical education and was an assistant football and track coach for North Shore Senior High School in Houston.
Before his time at North Shore High, Wilkerson spent two seasons as the offensive line coach at Grambling State University (2012-13). He coached with the Pittsburgh Steelers during their 2012 training camp as a part of the Bill Walsh Minority Internship program.
Wilkerson began his coaching career at his alma mater, Louisiana State University, as an offensive graduate assistant in 2010, and then as an offensive administrative intern in 2011.
The Port Arthur, Texas native played in 32 games over three NFL seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals (2006) and Atlanta Falcons (2007-08) after entering the league as an undrafted free agent with the Bengals in 2005. He was also with the Florida Tuskers of the UFL (2009) before beginning his coaching career.
Wilkerson started 41 games at center for LSU over the course of four seasons (2001-04), as the Tigers compiled a 33-8 record during his career. As a senior, he was a co-recipient of the Rimington Trophy, awarded to the top center in college football. During his junior season, the Tigers captured the BCS National Championship as Wilkerson started all 14 games and was one of six finalists for the Rimington Trophy.
Wilkerson and his wife, Angi, have four children: daughters Brianna, Isabella and Jordan, and a son, Benjamin II.
WILKERSON AT A GLANCE
2010 Louisiana State University - graduate assistant
2011 Louisiana State University - offensive administrative assistant
2012-13 Grambling State University - offensive line
2015-17 Chicago Bears - assistant offensive line
2018-20 New York Giants - assistant offensive line
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Are you a lawyer? Because this seems way too on the nose to be from somebody who doesn't know the legal field intimately lol.
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That would be a weird hire. The Giants OL was such a dumpster fire that they fired their OL Coach midway through the season. But instead of promoting Wilkerson, their HC hired an interim OL Coach from coaching FA. And then this offseason, he passed over Wilkerson to hire a new OL Coach. That doesn't inspire confidence.
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Wondering whether this factors in to his interest in NYG... Maybe we'll see OL rotation in the future? 
I expect this to go over well btw...
www.si.com
Why the Giants' Offensive Line Rotation Has Worked
Football scholars insist that you don't rotate offensive linemen in and out of the lineup because it ruins continuity. But so far this season, the Giants have been proving that theory to be disputable.
Patricia TrainaNov 9, 2020
Giants head coach Joe Judge, who has shown an innovative streak, figured out a way to work around the lost OTAs and preseason games in which coaching staffs get to evaluate all their players against live competition in non-scripted scenarios.
The loss of that action due to the global pandemic left the Giants with virtually no clue as to what they might have with an offensive line that ended up with three new players, including one rookie at left tackle (Andrew Thomas), an inexperienced center (Nick Gates) and a veteran at right tackle (Cameron Fleming).
Judge's approach of creating a rotation of different offensive line configurations--unofficially at six with more still to come when left guard Will Hernandez returns from the COVID 19 list to the lineup--consisting of a mix of veterans and rookies.
This has not only given him a chance to see what works best in each situation, but it's also provided some key reps for the younger players who, if they should ever be called up to step in for more than just a handful of snaps, won't have to do so ice-cold in terms of live NFL experience.
While such an approach might cause consternation among the players and even the coaching staff, the Giants have made it work.
The experiment is most noticeable in the running game. In five out of their last six games (including their last four in a row), the Giants have collectively rushed for over 100 yards.
While the passing game is lagging—according to Football Outsiders, the Giants have the 16th best offensive line in pass blocking—the Giants have passed for 200 or more yards in three out of their last four contests.
Why has the rotation been so successful?
“Part of the reasons we think may be, ‘Hey, look, maybe it gives our guys a little bit of a breather. It keeps them a little bit fresher. You know, they got fresher legs out there working with some tempo on offense. Yet guys, with a series off here, they're kind of gets their breath a little bit,” said head coach Joe Judge.
Another reason likely stems back to Judge’s desire to win the one-on-one matchups. By inserting different players in at different intervals during the game, Judge has been able to keep the opponent guessing regarding who’s coming when which in turn gives the opponent more to prepare for.
“Yeah, part of it may be, it changes a little bit with the defense can do to attack you,” Judge admitted.
“They can't signal up on just what one guy does and what they're trying to look. Maybe it alters how they approach each drive, not knowing who's going in.”
The other factor that has made the experiment so successful has been the players themselves, their receptiveness toward the coaching of offensive line coach Marc Colombo, and the schemes drawn up every week by offensive coordinator Jason Garrett.
Tackle Matt Peart, who has had to flip-flop sides at a moment’s notice while making sure his footwork and mechanics remain on point, is a perfect example of how, when a player keeps an open mind to the bigger picture and prepares accordingly, he can morph into a multiple athlete that creates additional challenges for his opposition.
“He's really shown a lot of progress in doing that,” Judge said of Peart. “That's definitely something that's better preparing him for the remainder of his career.”
Right guard Kevin Zeitler, who has had to line up next to Peart and Cam Fleming this season, said that while continuity is a “very big piece,” to an offensive line’s success, the rotation hasn’t caused the unit to miss a beat.
“I think the ability to get them in there has been really good for us,” he said. “It allows us to prep. And if any injuries or anything happened down the road, I think it's gonna be good for us.”
Judge agreed, which is why he’s not planning to change a thing. “We've kind of talked internally, and bounced a few things off. The one thing we've concluded is whatever the reasons, we like how it's working for us and we're gonna keep on going with it.”
I expect this to go over well btw...
Why the Giants Offensive Line Rotation Has Worked
Football scholars insist that you don't rotate offensive linemen in and out of the lineup because it ruins continuity. But so far this season, the Giants have been proving that theory to be disputable.
www.si.com
Why the Giants' Offensive Line Rotation Has Worked
Football scholars insist that you don't rotate offensive linemen in and out of the lineup because it ruins continuity. But so far this season, the Giants have been proving that theory to be disputable.
Patricia TrainaNov 9, 2020
Giants head coach Joe Judge, who has shown an innovative streak, figured out a way to work around the lost OTAs and preseason games in which coaching staffs get to evaluate all their players against live competition in non-scripted scenarios.
The loss of that action due to the global pandemic left the Giants with virtually no clue as to what they might have with an offensive line that ended up with three new players, including one rookie at left tackle (Andrew Thomas), an inexperienced center (Nick Gates) and a veteran at right tackle (Cameron Fleming).
Judge's approach of creating a rotation of different offensive line configurations--unofficially at six with more still to come when left guard Will Hernandez returns from the COVID 19 list to the lineup--consisting of a mix of veterans and rookies.
This has not only given him a chance to see what works best in each situation, but it's also provided some key reps for the younger players who, if they should ever be called up to step in for more than just a handful of snaps, won't have to do so ice-cold in terms of live NFL experience.
While such an approach might cause consternation among the players and even the coaching staff, the Giants have made it work.
The experiment is most noticeable in the running game. In five out of their last six games (including their last four in a row), the Giants have collectively rushed for over 100 yards.
While the passing game is lagging—according to Football Outsiders, the Giants have the 16th best offensive line in pass blocking—the Giants have passed for 200 or more yards in three out of their last four contests.
Why has the rotation been so successful?
“Part of the reasons we think may be, ‘Hey, look, maybe it gives our guys a little bit of a breather. It keeps them a little bit fresher. You know, they got fresher legs out there working with some tempo on offense. Yet guys, with a series off here, they're kind of gets their breath a little bit,” said head coach Joe Judge.
Another reason likely stems back to Judge’s desire to win the one-on-one matchups. By inserting different players in at different intervals during the game, Judge has been able to keep the opponent guessing regarding who’s coming when which in turn gives the opponent more to prepare for.
“Yeah, part of it may be, it changes a little bit with the defense can do to attack you,” Judge admitted.
“They can't signal up on just what one guy does and what they're trying to look. Maybe it alters how they approach each drive, not knowing who's going in.”
The other factor that has made the experiment so successful has been the players themselves, their receptiveness toward the coaching of offensive line coach Marc Colombo, and the schemes drawn up every week by offensive coordinator Jason Garrett.
Tackle Matt Peart, who has had to flip-flop sides at a moment’s notice while making sure his footwork and mechanics remain on point, is a perfect example of how, when a player keeps an open mind to the bigger picture and prepares accordingly, he can morph into a multiple athlete that creates additional challenges for his opposition.
“He's really shown a lot of progress in doing that,” Judge said of Peart. “That's definitely something that's better preparing him for the remainder of his career.”
Right guard Kevin Zeitler, who has had to line up next to Peart and Cam Fleming this season, said that while continuity is a “very big piece,” to an offensive line’s success, the rotation hasn’t caused the unit to miss a beat.
“I think the ability to get them in there has been really good for us,” he said. “It allows us to prep. And if any injuries or anything happened down the road, I think it's gonna be good for us.”
Judge agreed, which is why he’s not planning to change a thing. “We've kind of talked internally, and bounced a few things off. The one thing we've concluded is whatever the reasons, we like how it's working for us and we're gonna keep on going with it.”
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Not sure about that. Most coaches that have left have done so for promotion. Unless you know their intent, you can't make that presumption.
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Has Snead drafted anyone that Kromer identified as a good pick? I'm guessing all drafted Online men since he has been here have gotten his seal of approval. So he's basically 1/6. Who has he developed? On another Kromer thread someone pointed out how all of his best lines in the past consisted of good veterans that he didn't develop. McVay missed the boat. He should have hired Anderson last year. That guy can coach up an Oline. I'm not concerned about Kromer leaving. He hasn't wowed me in his time here. Hopefully he is healthy and just parted ways.
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Sounds like Kromer's daughter who's on Twitter was shocked.
View: https://twitter.com/BrookeKromer/status/1362556221820182537
down the thread she says she's "devastated."
Sounds like Rams let him go, must have been something after the season cause they would have done it then. interesting timing after Havenstein was put on the trade block.
View: https://twitter.com/BrookeKromer/status/1362556221820182537
down the thread she says she's "devastated."
Sounds like Rams let him go, must have been something after the season cause they would have done it then. interesting timing after Havenstein was put on the trade block.
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Wondering whether this factors in to his interest in NYG... Maybe we'll see OL rotation in the future?
Why the Giants Offensive Line Rotation Has Worked
Football scholars insist that you don't rotate offensive linemen in and out of the lineup because it ruins continuity. But so far this season, the Giants have been proving that theory to be disputable.
Why the Giants' Offensive Line Rotation Has Worked
Football scholars insist that you don't rotate offensive linemen in and out of the lineup because it ruins continuity. But so far this season, the Giants have been proving that theory to be disputable.
Patricia TrainaNov 9, 2020
Giants head coach Joe Judge, who has shown an innovative streak, figured out a way to work around the lost OTAs and preseason games in which coaching staffs get to evaluate all their players against live competition in non-scripted scenarios.
The loss of that action due to the global pandemic left the Giants with virtually no clue as to what they might have with an offensive line that ended up with three new players, including one rookie at left tackle (Andrew Thomas), an inexperienced center (Nick Gates) and a veteran at right tackle (Cameron Fleming).
Judge's approach of creating a rotation of different offensive line configurations--unofficially at six with more still to come when left guard Will Hernandez returns from the COVID 19 list to the lineup--consisting of a mix of veterans and rookies.
This has not only given him a chance to see what works best in each situation, but it's also provided some key reps for the younger players who, if they should ever be called up to step in for more than just a handful of snaps, won't have to do so ice-cold in terms of live NFL experience.
While such an approach might cause consternation among the players and even the coaching staff, the Giants have made it work.
The experiment is most noticeable in the running game. In five out of their last six games (including their last four in a row), the Giants have collectively rushed for over 100 yards.
While the passing game is lagging—according to Football Outsiders, the Giants have the 16th best offensive line in pass blocking—the Giants have passed for 200 or more yards in three out of their last four contests.
Why has the rotation been so successful?
“Part of the reasons we think may be, ‘Hey, look, maybe it gives our guys a little bit of a breather. It keeps them a little bit fresher. You know, they got fresher legs out there working with some tempo on offense. Yet guys, with a series off here, they're kind of gets their breath a little bit,” said head coach Joe Judge.
Another reason likely stems back to Judge’s desire to win the one-on-one matchups. By inserting different players in at different intervals during the game, Judge has been able to keep the opponent guessing regarding who’s coming when which in turn gives the opponent more to prepare for.
“Yeah, part of it may be, it changes a little bit with the defense can do to attack you,” Judge admitted.
“They can't signal up on just what one guy does and what they're trying to look. Maybe it alters how they approach each drive, not knowing who's going in.”
The other factor that has made the experiment so successful has been the players themselves, their receptiveness toward the coaching of offensive line coach Marc Colombo, and the schemes drawn up every week by offensive coordinator Jason Garrett.
Tackle Matt Peart, who has had to flip-flop sides at a moment’s notice while making sure his footwork and mechanics remain on point, is a perfect example of how, when a player keeps an open mind to the bigger picture and prepares accordingly, he can morph into a multiple athlete that creates additional challenges for his opposition.
“He's really shown a lot of progress in doing that,” Judge said of Peart. “That's definitely something that's better preparing him for the remainder of his career.”
Right guard Kevin Zeitler, who has had to line up next to Peart and Cam Fleming this season, said that while continuity is a “very big piece,” to an offensive line’s success, the rotation hasn’t caused the unit to miss a beat.
“I think the ability to get them in there has been really good for us,” he said. “It allows us to prep. And if any injuries or anything happened down the road, I think it's gonna be good for us.”
Judge agreed, which is why he’s not planning to change a thing. “We've kind of talked internally, and bounced a few things off. The one thing we've concluded is whatever the reasons, we like how it's working for us and we're gonna keep on going with it.”
It sounds like something to talk about during that interview for sure.
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This is about Aaron Kromer leaving.This is not Sean Mcvay. Please remember that.
Give me an example of a coach leaving The Rams for not taking a better position
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Bonified. Pretty cool video of Brooke Zaks sister & mom. What an awesome fun SuperBowl experience they had.’
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I LOVE IT!!! I’ve been A Kromer guy because of the Youth & Players he has brought in.Weather that is McSnead of NOT!! There is So Much there & it TOTAL makes sense.
Don’t know where to start. This should be a Kromer thread & we start an idea thread ?
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She put together a Very Cool Video.Maybe you could put that in video.Inthink we all would get a LAUGH out of that one.
-BTW she is in The Ram family by blood. What happens with Zak ?
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